Still, that's but a fraction of the number of dogs alone who entered the shelter during the spring and early summer: According to the update, from March through June 7,463 dogs were caught and brought in (a three-percent decrease over last year's numbers during the same time period), while 3,794 dogs were turned in to Dallas Animal Services. That's a seven percent increase, echoing national reports of a rise in pet abandonment in recent months. For a little context, consider that during last fiscal year, 27,907 dogs and cats were impounded -- and of those, 2,087 were adopted; 2,422 wound up going to rescue groups; and 2,120 went back home after being reclaimed by their owners.